Chapter 23: He Must Stop Her
Chapter 23: He Must Stop Her
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Isabe, upon hearing those words, felt as though her blood had instantly turned to ice. Her entire
body went cold, and that suffocating feeling returned, as if someone were choking her, making her
gasp for air like a fish stranded onnd.
It wasn''t an ident; it was deliberate murder?!
Isabe felt like she was trapped in an invisible web, unable to break free, and was left with no
choice but to surrender. The assassinations she had only seen in TV shows and movies were
happening to her now?
She had never wanted to be involved in such conflicts, only desiring a simple and ordinary life. But
even this simple wish seemed unattainable. Why had things turned out this way? Isabe couldn''t
fathom it.
"Isabe, are you alright?" Emanuele''s voice came from the phone, filled with concern when she
didn''t respond immediately after his previous statement.
She had always lived in a world with clear legal boundaries, and this was her first foray into the
darkness. Was she frightened?
Damn it, when did he be so concerned about her emotions? He couldn''t help but put himself in
her shoes, sensing how much pain and helplessness Isabe might be feeling at the moment.
Isabe had always tried to distance herself from their world, making it clear from the start that she
wanted no part in it. However, he had also told her that once she officially entered the Lombardi
family, there was no turning back. Did she finally understand now?
Thinking about it, Emanuele felt a twisted sense of satisfaction as her world view crumbled. It was
amusing to see how resilient this naive girl was. No matter how significant the setback, it couldn''t
defeat her.
Yes, it was Isabe''s tenacity and resilience that made Emanuele find her intriguing. He wanted to
break her strength and shatter her illusions, and that would be an aplishment in itself.
"Isabe, I hope you can survive the ''idents'' that wille your way. I''d hate to see you die so
easily," Emanuele casually remarked.
Emanuele hung up the phone, his eyes now filled with a chilling, bloodthirsty glint, a cruel smile
ying on his lips. He hoped Isabe could endure, as he had no intention of losing such an
entertaining toy.
Isabe, on the other hand, couldn''t help but curse. This guy was truly insane! She was in this
situation, and he seemed to be reveling in it! Any trace of the goodwill she had begun to feel for
Emanuele was nowpletely gone.
In reality, Isabe wasn''t as calm as Emanuele believed. After finishing the call, she stood in front of
the dressing table, her hands trembling as she tried to style her hair. She failed several times before
finally tying it up. When changing clothes, she deliberately chose a shirt with no visible brand, but
the bowtie at the cor was a mess, a stark contrast to how she used to present herself.
As she left for work, her mood grew even heavier. In the past, she had found everything on the
streets interesting. She would think about what to have for breakfast, whether to order a coffee,
whether to go shopping with Evelyn after work, and what to wear the next day. But now, she couldn''t
enjoy anything around her.
Whenever people approached, Isabe couldn''t help but be vignt, wondering if any of them were
here to harm her.
On the road, there were many cars, and Isabe couldn''t help but wonder if another speeding car
mighte crashing towards her, or if a group of people might step out and kidnap her...
Isabe was on edge the whole time until she reached the hospital, and only then did that terrifying
feeling dissipate. She felt like continuing like this would eventually drive her to madness.
Luckily, within the hospital, everything was familiar. She knew the people, and her current status as
a student doctor meant she rarely had to interact with unfamiliar patients. This made Isabe feel
less frightened.
She had a busy day at work today. In the past, the busyness used to make herin, but now,
she didn''tin at all. Being busy left her with little time to think about other things, which was a
relief.
Taking a short break, Pippo handed Isabe a cup of coffee and praised her, "Isabe, you''re quite
dedicated today. Keep it up, and you could be a great doctor."
"Oh, don''t exaggerate," Isabe replied modestly.
"By the way, Isabe, are you being followed by bodyguards now?" Pippo inquired curiously.
Isabe hadn''t allowed Tony and Harry to apany her into the hospital, but they were still
worried about her. So they would hover around the building, both in the hallway and outside her
office. Isabe couldn''t shoo them away, so she let them be.
However, inside the hospital, she pretended not to recognize them. Surprisingly, Tony still noticed.
"Um, you could say that," Isabe responded.
"What''s going on with you now? Do you have some kind of danger?" Pippo asked, puzzled.
"How should I put it... they''re here to ensure my safety," Isabe said, not wanting to reveal too
much. If they found out that her mother had married the former head of the mafia, they would
probably be shocked.
"That''s really strange, Isabe. Have you encountered some kind of danger?" Pippo persisted.
"No, no," Isabe waved her hand dismissively. "Oh, I just remembered, I have some medicine to
deliver to the office upstairs. I''ll go do that now." Isabe quickly turned and headed upstairs.
Pippo watched Isabe''s retreating figure, deep in thought. He hoped that Isabe had no
connection whatsoever with that person.
After work, rk came to pick up Isabe again for dinner.
"Isabe, today your brother won''t disturb us. Let''s go, what would you like to eat? I''ll take you
there," rk said, still enthusiastic.
"I''d like to try that new Italian restaurant nearby," Isabe replied.
"Alright." rk stepped on the gas pedal, and the car sped towards the direction Isabe indicated.
Meanwhile, Pippo, who had just left the hospital, saw this scene and his expression immediately
darkened.
Wasn''t that man in the luxury car the Canadian mafia boss?
A man who had climbed to the top at such a young age, appearing harmless and like a yboy, but
in reality, ruthless and cunning.
Did Isabe really have ties to the mafia? No, he had to stop her.